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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, performs pre-flight checks during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. As the 20th FW commander, Smith is responsible for the mission readiness of the wing’s 79 aircraft and 18 squadrons, stewardship of Shaw and the welfare of over 8,000 active duty Airmen, Soldiers and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, signals Airman 1st Class Nehemiah Madera-Moss, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before takeoff during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith is responsible for maintaining the mission readiness of wing aircraft and personnel, ensuring the 20th FW is capable of providing world-class airpower in defense of the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith and Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and deputy commander, taxi on the flightline during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Joined by family and friends, Air Force pilots perform fini flights to mark their departure from a unit or their last time flying an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, takes off from the runway during his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith was assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron in February of 2022, marking his legacy as a Shaw alumnus prior to his service as the 20th FW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

A crowd of family, friends and colleagues gather on the flightline to greet U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Family, friends and colleagues joined Smith on the flightline to honor his final flight as the 20th FW commander, recognizing his contributions to the wing mission and the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, left, and Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander and commander, greet each other after Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. As the deputy commander, Hicok assists Smith in the direction of command policies and procedures while supervising and coordinating activities of the wing staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, left, and Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander and commander, pose for a photo after Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Hicok works alongside Smith as the deputy commander, assisting in the formulation and direction of command policies and procedures, and supervises and coordinates activities of the wing staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with family, friends and colleagues after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Family, friends and colleagues joined Smith on the flightline to honor his final flight as the 20th FW commander, recognizing his contributions to the wing mission and the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with family after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith and his family joined Team Shaw in May of 2022 as he began his service as the 20th FW commander. As the commander, Smith is responsible for the mission readiness of the wing’s aircraft, squadrons and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with his spouse, Gayle Smith, after his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith and his wife joined Team Shaw in May of 2022, working to support the wing’s mission and the welfare of the Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and families who call Shaw home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers” takes off to participate in Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2023. The Tigers will participate in RFN 24-1 to sharpen combat capabilities and strengthen partnerships across joint services and allied nations, ensuring the 20th Fighter Wing is capable of providing and maintaining air supremacy anytime, anywhere the mission dictates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) leave for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. RFN 24-1 provides 79th FS pilots a higher caliber of training in strategy, force design and adversary warfighting, ensuring the 20th Fighter Wing is capable of providing world class combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) “Tigers” perform pre-flight checks at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. 79th FS pilots departed for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 to participate in an advanced, innovative training environment alongside air forces and airframes from across the globe to further strengthen interoperability and sharpen combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S Air Force Capt. Joshua “Pogo” Holden, 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, displays squadron pride before taking off for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. During RFN 24-1, 79th FS “Tigers” will train alongside partner nations and joint forces in advanced training scenarios, helping forge a stronger network of alliances capable of meeting and exceeding global security requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers” board F-16C Fighting Falcons at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. The Tigers were preparing to participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-1, a large-scale joint exercise designed to provide Airmen an opportunity to experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat scenarios in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jesus “FNT” Maese, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares an F-16C Fighting Falcon to leave for Red Flag-Nellis (RFN) 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. RFN 24-1 provides 20th Fighter Wing Airmen an opportunity to increase cooperation, collaboration and interoperability between services across the Department of Defense and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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79th “Tigers” take on Red Flag-Nellis 24-1

The 79th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) “Tigers” emblem is displayed on an F-16C Fighting Falcon leaving for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 79th FGS play a critical role in ensuring the operational and combat readiness of 20th Fighter Wing aircraft by providing maintenance support during RFN 24-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)
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F-16 Viper Demo Team Group Photo 2023

The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team stands for a group photo on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 21, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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20th FW performing mission-critical F-16 modernization

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing receives 22 radar modification upgrades in conjuction with the U.S. Air Force Service Life Extension Program at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2023. These upgrades replaced the APG-68 radar with the new APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar, allowing 20th Fighter Wing F-16s to detect air-to-air and air-to-ground threats at much longer ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Stanley)
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20th FW performing mission-critical F-16 modernization

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Brown, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron inspection section journeyman, performs electrical maintenance on an F-16C Fighting Falcon upon its completion of receiving 22 radar modification upgrades at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2023. 20th Fighter Wing aircraft are currently receiving mission-critical upgrades from the legacy APG-68 radar to the APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar. These aircraft require routine maintenance to ensure the pilots maximize their upgraded jets’ safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Stanley)
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